February 25 - March 2, 2008   


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 Letter from the Editor

From the Houston LowDown's Editor, Valerie

Vol. No. I:  The Tipping Point

The time is finally here!  The much anticipated first edition of the Houston LowDown newsletter serving the urban professional scene of Houston has arrived.

Whatever you want, we have it here.  It’s not just your typical party promotion publication, it’s way much more than that.  If you’re looking for the hottest fashion show in town, it’s in here.  If you’re searching for the best live music the city has to offer, just check with us.  From concerts and comedy shows, to plays and festivals, to networking events and soirees, we’ve got you covered.

This newsletter is for my people who on any given night want to put on a fly outfit, and hit up a hot spot and have a good time;

This is for my people who are sick and tired of being disappointed by the same ole same week in, week out;

This is especially for my people who have relocated to Houston from any other metropolitan city and wonder, “What in the world is up with Houston nightlife?”

As our E-StreetTeam family has done for years in Atlanta, Detroit, San Francisco/Oakland, San Diego, and Alabama, we’re always gonna give you the LowDown about everything Houston. And it’s always FREE, though if you are trying to send e-blasts at an affordable rate – you’ve found it (e-mail us at advertising@e-streetteam.com for details)! 

Think I missed something?  This newsletter is a collaborative effort, so feel free to send me the events that are going on around town.  Think friends, family, or co-workers may enjoy reading this newsletter?  Well have them sign-up for our newsletter, by either subscribing at htownlowdown-subscribe@yahoogroups.com, or you can forward them the newsletter, and have them reply to houston@e-streetteam.com.

We got a sense that Houston was thirsting for something more.  Let’s face it; we all are hardworking people who deserve to play just as hard.  So we’ve reached this Tipping Point, this total transformation of a wave of dissatisfied people.  It’s time for us to take the city back… who’s with me?

 
Enjoy,
VW



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 Contents

Letter from the Editor

About Us

Did You Know?

Epiphany Park

Events
  - Upcoming Events
  - Weekly Events
  - Venues

 About Us

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 Did You Know?

Of course we all know that legendary pop-star Beyonce is from Houston, but did you know that Grey's Anatomy's star Chandra Wilson, boxing champion George Foreman, and Grammy-award winning artist Yolanda Adams all hail from Houston?

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 Staff

President
Larry Stewart

Houston LowDown Editor
Valerie Williams

Houston LowDown Cartoonist
Zuri

Atlanta Editor
Larry Stewart

Detroit Editor
Walter Sutherlin

Los Angeles Editor
Lamar Stewart

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 Epiphany Park

From the LowDown's resident designer/cartoonist, Zuri.

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 Upcoming Events

 This Week's Events

 February 25 - March 2

Note: All Events in Bold were added this week.

  • 2/25 - Brand Nubian at Warehouse Live - 9:30 PM - 2:00 AM.  Admission:  Free.  For more information, at to RSVP, visit www.scion.com/livemetro.
  • 2/28 - A Stellar Celebration feat. Donald Lawrence, DeWayne Woods, and PJ Morton at Arena Theatre at 7:00 PM.  For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
  • 2/28 - A Black History Musical "From the Souls of Black Folks Comes Songs of My People" presented by Council Member Jarvis Johnson at Zilkha Hall at Hobby Center at 7:30 PM.  Admission $20 for adults and $10 for seniors and children.  For more information, call 713.330.4206.
  • 2/29 - Too Short in concert at Meridian at 8:00 PM.  Admission $29 in advance and $40 day of the show.  For more information, call 713.629.3700.
  • 2/29 - 3/1 - Sheryl Underwood at Houston Improv - Time Varies.  Admission $22.  For more information, visit www.symfonee.com/Improv/houston/home/index.aspx. 
  • 2/29 - An Evening with Renowned author Deepak Chopra at Unity Church of Christianity - 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM.  Admission $50.  Price includes copy of his latest book The Third Jesus.  For more information, visit www.unityhouston.org.
  • 3/1 - Barack the Vote Party at Monsoon Wok & Lounge - 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM.  Admission complimentary before 11:00 PM.  For more information, and to RSVP, visit app.formassembly.com/forms/view/10638.
  • 3/1 - Snoop Dogg at Warehouse Live at 9:00 PM.  Admission $30.  For moe information, visit www.warehouselive.com.
  • 3/1 - Cinque Entertainment presents Old School Comedy Jam 2008 feat. Ali, Reynaldo Rey, and Luenell honoring Dolemite at Arena Theatre - Doors open at 7:00 PM and show starts at 8:00 PM.  Admission $35 - $55.  For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
  • 3/1 - 3/15 - Know Your Money workshop series presented by Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals at United Way Bldg - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM  Admission varies.  For more information, visit www.haul.org/yp.


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 Remaining Events

 March

Note: All Events in Bold were added this week.

  • 3/3 - 3/22 - Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show at Reliant Stadium - Time Varies.  Admission $16 - $77.  For more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.
  • 3/7 - Rodeo Houston feat. John Legend in concert at Reliant Stadium at 6:45 PM.  Admission $16 - $77.  For more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.
  • 3/7 -3/8 - Marcus Johnson Birthday Weekend - Friday at Epic at 9:00 PM - Saturday at 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Crome.  For more information call 832.423.4223.
  • 3/7 - 3/9 - Bruce Bruce at Houston Improv - Time Varies.  Admission $25.  For more information, visit www.symfonee.com/Improv/houston/home/index.aspx.
  • 3/8 -3/9 - Solo Zydeco Festival at Humble Civic Center and Arena - 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM.  Admission $15 for adults ($25 for two days) and $5 for kids ages 6 to 12. Kids 5 and under are free.  For more information, call 713.204.8800.
  • 3/14 - 3/16 - Sommore at Houston Improv - Time Varies.  Admission $25.  For more information,  visit www.symfonee.com/Improv/houston.
  • 3/15 - 4/13 - Sty of the Blind Pig, by Phillip Hayes Dean at Ensemble Theatre - Time Varies.  Admission $10- $45.  For more information, visit www.ensemblehouston.org.
  • 3/19 - Rodeo Houston feat. Fergie in concert at Reliant Stadium at 6:45 PM.  Admission $16 - $77.  For more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.
  • 3/20 - Who's Who in Black Houston, 2nd ed. Special Release Reception at Intercontinental Hotel.  Admission TBD.  For more information, visit www.whoswhopublishing.org or call 614.481.7300.
  • 3/22 - Vanilla Ice in concert at Scout Bar at 8:00 PM.  Admission $15.  For more information, call 281.335.0002.
  • 3/27 - 3/30 - Houston Premium Outlets Grand Opening in Cypress, TX - Time Varies.  For more information, visit www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=77 or call 281.304.5820.
  • 3/28 - 3/30 - Bayou City Art Fesitival at Memorial Park - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.  Admission is $10 and free for children 12 and under.  For more information, visit www.bayoucityartfestival.com.
  • 3/29 - Chris Rock: No Apologies Tour at Verizon Wireless Theater - Doors at 6:30 PM and show starts at 7:30 PM.  Admission $45.50 - $75.50.  For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.


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 April & Beyond

Note: All Events in Bold were added this week.

  • 4/4 - 4/6 - Adele Givens at Houston Improv - Time Varies.  Admission $22.  For more information,  visit www.symfonee.com/Improv/houston.
  • 4/5 - 4/6 - Bridal Symposium Bridal Show at Reliant Center - Time Varies.  For more information, visit www.bridalsymposium.com.
  • 4/10 - Dance Brazil at Jones Hall at 8:00 PM.  Admission $22 - $52.  For more information, visit www.spahouston.org or call 713.227.4SPA.
  • 4/11 - 4/13 - Motown's Greatest Hits presented by the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall - Time Varies.  Admission $28 - $110.  For more information, visit www.houstonsymphony.org or call 713.224.7.575.
  • 4/12 - Gigantic Gospel Concert 2008 feat. Kirk Franklin, Tye Tribett at Bernard Johnson Coliseum in Huntsville, TX at SHSU at 4:00 PM.  Admission $25 - $35.  For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
  • 4/20 - Broadway in Beaumont presents Chicago the Musical at Julie Rogers Theatre in Beaumont, TX at 7:30 PM.  Admission $30 - $50.  For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
  • 4/26 - Latin Kings of Comedy hosted by Paul Rodriguez at Verizon Wireless Theater at 8:00 PM.  Admission $39 - $45.  For more information, visit www.ticketmster.com.
  • 4/26 - 4/27 - Crawfish Festival and Zydeco Music at Kemah Boardwalk - Time Varies.  Admission Varies.  For more information, visit www.kemahboardwalk.com.
  • 4/26 - 5/25 - Ashes to Africa, by Mark Clayton Southers at Ensemble Theatre - Time Varies.  Admission $10- $45.  For more information, visit www.ensemblehouston.org.
  • 5/2 - Glow in the Dark Tour feat. Kanye West, Rhianna, NERD,  Lupe Fiasco, and Pharrell Williams at Woodlands Pavillion at 7:00 PM.  Admission $29.50 - $125.00.  For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
  • 6/21 - 7/20 - Ain't Misbehavin', The Fats Walter Musical Show at Ensemble Theatre - Time Varies.  Admission $10- $45.  For more information, visit www.ensemblehouston.org.
  • Summer 2008 - 6th Annual City-Wide Dance Festival presented by Dance Houston at Wortham Theater Center.  Admission Varies.  For information, visit www.dancehouston.org.


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 Weekly Events

MONDAYS

Mon | Tue | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat | Sun 

Rock Steady Mondays
The Flat
Music by DJ Sun spinning House, Pop, and Dance.
Cost:  N/A

Mature Mondays
Identity Bar
Doors open at 9:00 PM
Cost: Ladies Free before 11:00 PM

Open Mic Night
Laff Stop
Amateur Comedy
Cost:  N/A
 

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TUESDAYS

Mon | Tue | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat | Sun 

Karaoke Tuesdays
702
Featuring Karaoke
Cost: N/A

Tuesday at Bam Bou
Bam Bou
Featuring hip hop, R & B, Reggae, and Old School Classics
Cost: N/A

Tuesday at Buddha Lounge
Buddha Lounge
Featuring House, Pop, and Dance
Cost: N/A

Shine Tuesdays
Club Glo
Music by Cut Creator
Cost: N/A

Sideways Tuesdays
The Flat
Music by DJ Pooks and Teego spinning House and Pop.
Cost: N/A

Karaoke Tuesdays
Laff Shop
Featuring Karaoke
Cost: N/A

Tipping Point Tuesdays
The Office
Featuring Hip Hop and R & B
Cost: N/A

Simply Sexy Tuesdays
On The Bayou
Music by 97.9's J Que spinning Hip Hop and R & B.
Cost: Ladies free before 10:00 PM

Industry Night
Pi Lounge
All restaurant, bar, hotel, club, and saloon employees welcome
Cost: Free

Mic Check Tuesdays
Red Cat Jazz Cafe'
Featuring Spoken Words, Jokes, and Jazz
Cost:  N/A

Unwind Tuesdays
Swivel
N/A
Cost: N/A

Tuesdays at The Vault
The Vault
Featuring Dancehall with Happy Hour from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Cost: Ladies free before 11:00 PM

Industry Tuesdays
Venue
Featuring Hip Hop and R & B
Cost: N/A

 




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WEDNESDAYS

Mon | Tue | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat | Sun 

HIgh Life Wednesdays
Butterfly High Lounge
Featuring Hip Hop and R & B
Cost: N/A

Hott Wednesday
Club Riddims
Featuring DJ Gold Finga and GT spinning Reggae
Cost: N/A

Hip Hop Wednesdays
Identity Bar
Featuring Hip Hop and R & B
Cost: N/A

iMpromptu
Life Lounge
Happy Hour featuring Hip Hop and R & B
Cost: Free until 12:00 AM

Midweek
Midtown Lounge
Featuring DJ GWoody spinning Hip Hop, R & B, Reggae, and Old School Classics
Cost: N/A

Hip Hop and R & B
Roxy
Featuring Hip Hop and R & B
Cost: N/A

Sangria and Salsa
The Tasting Room
Latin Salsa Dancing from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: N/A

 


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THURSDAYS

Mon | Tue | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat | Sun 

Soul Kitchen Thursdays
The Cotton Exchange
Doors open at 9:00 PM
Cost: N/A

Thursdays
Downing Street
N/A
Cost: N/A

Suite Thursdays
Epic Lounge
Open bar from 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM; Spinning Hip Hop and R & B
Cost: N/A

Ibiza Thursdays
Ibiza Lounge Next Door
N/A
Cost: N/A

Mainline Thursdays
Identity Bar
Spinning Hip Hop and R & B
Cost: N/A

Milkshake Thursdays
Level
Spinning Hip Hop and R & B from 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Cost: N/A

Exclusive Thursdays
Plaza 59
N/A
Cost: Ladies free until 10:00 PM

Thursdays at Status
Status
Hip Hop and R & B beginning at 10:00 PM.  No White T-Shirts Allowed
Cost: Ladies free before 11:00 PM

Salsa Night
Taco Milagro
Salsa Dancing
Cost: N/A

Hip Hop and R & B
The Vault
Spinning Hip